Condado de Haza 20 Aldeas 2019 (750ml) Columbia Valley for which Vega Sicilia was

for which Vega Sicilia was the winemaker from 1968 to 1998

this fully mature 1998 should drink well for another 10-15 years

and this passes muster as sturdy and convincing

deep and creamy with fine

the negative impact of the weather yielded significantly smaller berries than usual with classic signs of extreme vine resilience as they defended themselves from the drought that set in early in their cycle

Condado de Haza 20 Aldeas 2019 (750ml) Columbia Valley for which Vega Sicilia wasClear and bright. Cherry red color with a violet rim. NOSE: Intense aroma of black fruits, blackberries and a hint of dairy, with the licorice characteristic of the Tempranillo grape variety, followed by toasted notes such as vanilla, coffee caramel and lightly smoky notes from the ageing process in American oak barrels. PALATE: It is a potent wine that is fleshy at entry, with a remarkable balance between tannins and acidity. It has a broad mouthfeel